Sports personalities and their obsession with DC’s Batman and the Joker

Sportstars and their connection with DC's Batman and Joker characters.

There have been many moments in the world of sports when athletes have shown their liking towards the entertainment world. Be it in hints of celebrations, tattoos or even sports gear, these athletes have made sure that the two worlds are connected in more ways than we could expect.

Right from footballer Neymar’s fancy-dress look and Aubameyang’s mask celebrations to Tyson Fury’s Batman costume at a press conference, it is clear that the ‘Dark Knight’ and his legend have fans in sports personalities all over the world.

While many choose to be the caped crusader, others often opt for the criminal mastermind. Let’s take a look at moments in sports history when Detective Comics (DC) merged with the sports world.

Former Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in a Batman mask. (Source: The Sun)

One of the most famous moments when sports stars showed their connection with the superhero is when former Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrated his goal wearing a Batman mask. One of many such celebrations the talented footballer has done, this one made headlines all over the sports world.

Neymar Jr. as The Joker. (Source: instagram/neymarjr)

Another football superstar, Neymar Jr had dressed up as The Joker for a fancy-dress night out. Whoever he hired to be his make up artist, did one hell of a job.

American football icon Odell Beckham Jr. (Source: The Sun)

American football also saw it’s rightful fan base for the ‘Dark Knight’, when iconic wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, Odell Beckham chose the manipulative criminal. He once wore limited edition Joker boots for a game.

Well-known sprinter Daniel Batman. (Source: The Sun)

Olympic athlete and late sprinter from Australia had a tattoo of the Batman logo on his arm. This is only secondary to him sharing the superhero’s actual name.

Neymar's Batman painting. (Source: instagram/neymarjr)

The Brazilian superstar who currently shines in the French Ligue 1 with giants PSG, owns a painting of him in both the Batman and Joker looks. This slick painting is sheer proof of the die-hard dark knight fan in him.

Custom made Joker boots. (Source: The Sun)

Gerald McCoy, defensive tackler of the American Football franchise team – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, once wore these custom made boots to a game. We bet eyes did not miss these beauties.

Jason Cummings and his Joker tattoo. (Source: The Sun)

Scottish professional footballer, Jason Cummings dons a brilliant Joker tattoo on his hand. He is known to hold it up to his face and celebrate when he scores, just like the Joker in the movies.

Bayern Munich banner. (Source: The Sun)

German giants Bayern Munich also join the fan base of the famous superhero. The fans of the elite team have a banner where French legend Frank Ribery is depicted as Batman.

Philip Billing's Joker shin-pads. (Source: The Sun)

The football world is clearly leading in showing their love for the DC comic hero. English club Huddersfield player Philip Billing wore these Joker themed Shin-pads to many of his games.

Marcus Maddison's Joker tattoo. (Source: The Sun)

English football side Peterborough United’s ace player Marcus Maddison has a tattoo of the iconic ‘Why so serious..?’ joker dialogue on the back of his neck.

French football star Paul Pogba. (Source: The Sun)

Even World cup winner and Manchester United super star Paul Pogba had a Batman hair-do back in his Juventus days.

Tyson Fury dressed at Batman. (Source: The Sun)

Britain’s boxing star Tyson Fury once walked into his own press conference dressed up as Batman. The boxer staged a little scene and the headlines took over all over the world.